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Does hpv cause cancer in male?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Penile and pharyngeal (throat) cancer caused by HPV occur in males. Both are very rare.

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Answered 4/20/2023

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Rare- but it can

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